LESDEN
YWAM URBAN KEY LONDON
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GROWING, LIVING, & ENJOYING IN FAMILY
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DISCIPLESHIP
God is the examiner of our hearts and when our hearts are aligned to Him, our behaviour will change naturally. We don’t want to look like great Christians with perfect behaviour or expect that from others. We want to be real followers of Jesus, even in our weakness, that reflect Him in everything.
SERVICE
To serve is a lifestyle, not an activity or something to fit into the boxes of our schedules. We serve because it reflects the character of Jesus, not for our own status. We always have more time and opportunities to bless others and we can do this by having open eyes and awareness to see the need around us.
QUALITY TIME
With a strong Latin influence, we are big advocates of “sobre mesa”, quality time spent around the table. While we are servants of God with a lot to “do” for the Kingdom, we are also Children of God called to enjoy life. Many times that looks like having a cuppa or sharing mate (Argentine tea) with others.
FAMILY
God designed the family structure to be a place where identity, wholeness, confidence, and love are established. We believe that God has called us to be a reflection of this structure, to walk under the covering of spiritual parents, and to be healed and restored to wholeness with the Father.
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WE ARE...
We are a branch of the larger YWAM Urban Key and for the last ten years now, we have called Harlesden, London home. We live in two side-by-side properties where we do most things- have classes, give away donated food, explore our creativity, plan for ministries, make meals, host guests, watch movies, and everything in between.
Though we’ve been in Harlesden for some time, our roots go all the way back to Argentina, where our leaders and their family were based for many years. They were called by the Lord to come to England and we couldn’t be more thankful to be following them!
Each YWAM base carries something different- a special flare and unique DNA. As you’ve heard at this point, our specialty is family. Here at Urban Key London Harlesden, you can spend your morning devotions with Jesus, a hot cup of coffee, and our dog Simba by your side. You can enjoy special occasions with Argentinian asados (barbecues), afternoon English teas with home-made pastries, Swiss raclette, and the tastes of many more cultures. While we love building community together, we are also passionate about what God is doing in and around London and all the ways we can be involved!
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Joselo and Gaby came from Argentina with their 3 daughters 15 years ago! They followed God's call to be missionaries in England and have been serving God and others as a family for many years. They are leaders, shepherds, parents, friends and even more here at Urban Key Harlesden but also nationally in YWAM England and beyond.
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"The one's who make things happen around here."
JOSE + gabriela
ARGENTINA
Joined in 2005
The ones who always go out of their way to make you feel loved- especially through Argentine barbecue or a fresh manicure.
MADISON
USA
Joined in 2015
The one who you can feel comfortable to have a heart to heart with and will also be your personal chiropractor.
Denis
ARGENTINA
joined in 2013
The one who is always ready and willing to serve you mate (Argentine tea) after a long day.
JULIETA
ARGENTINA
joined in 2013
The one who will influence you to buy a plant for your room and then will revive it when it dies.
Lisa
GermAny
joined in 2016
The one who knows just the right questions to ask and will listen to you without distractions.
Kira
USA
joined in 2018
The one who will invite you for a fun adventure cycling around central London.
Nykola
England
joined in 2020
The one who works behind the scenes to make sure you feel at home.
Flo
Chile
joined in 2020
The one who will always make space for you to sit at the table and bring you into the conversation.
Kaitlyn
USA
joined in 2020
The one who will embrace the favourite snacks of different cultures and make them for you to enjoy.
Coby
Australia
joined in 2020
The one who will always make himself available to hang out with you, especially if it involves Simba.
Ester
Germany
joined in 2020
The one who makes you feel confident to wear crazy outfits and make them cool.
Harut + Anto
Armenia+Argentina
joined in 2020
The ones who will find any means to help fill a need you have- and usually in very creative ways.
Rocio
Argentina
joined in 2018
The one who will genuinely laugh at your jokes and be your biggest cheerleader.
Abbey
Canada
joined in 2018
The one who has an ease at reminiscing on memories and making you feel like you were part of them.
Joas
SWITZERLAND
joined in 2018
The one who will fix whatever you break and won't judge you for it.
Tatenda
England + Zimbabwe
joined in 2020
The one who will prepare you the perfect pot of tea over a nice deep chat.
Louisa
USA
joined in 2021
The one who makes you feel comfortable to be yourself- even in the silliest occasions.
Heli
Egypt
joined in 2021
The one who is ready to play any game with you - any day, any time.
Bailey
USA
joined in 2022
The one who finds a friend in everyone.
Noelani
USA
joined in 2022
The one who will translate as much as she can to a language she doesn't know just to make sure you feel included.
Kim
Netherlands
joined in 2022
The one who will celebrate with you for whatever you're excited about- especially skin care routines.
Simba
England
joined in 2013
The one who is always there to comfort you, or be comforted by you.